The Latest: 03/02/2026 07:00am ET

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1:03Three US service members have been killed so far and five others seriously wounded, with President Trump saying additional casualties should be expected. Three European nations say they'll work with the US and other allies to protect them from what they call indiscriminate and disproportionate missile attacks from Iran, more from Roryo Niel. The UK, France and Germany released statements one day after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. British Prime Minister Keir Starma announced the US will be allowed to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile depots and launchers. He made clear the UK was not involved in the strikes on Iran that killed supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has launched attacks against nine countries in the region since Saturday. I'm Roryo Niel. Law enforcement is on high alert in major cities after the weekend military strikes on Iran, more from Tammy Trehio. FBI Director Cash Patel is ordering federal counterterrorism and intelligence to mobilize all security assets needed.

2:06This after a fatal mass shooting at an Austin, Texas bar on Sunday by men who allegedly wore an Iranian flag design. Security has been heightened in cities like Washington DC, New York, and Los Angeles. I'm Tammy Trehio. You'll soon be spending more of the gas pump rob martyre with the latest. Nationwide, the average price of a gallon is currently $2.98. And the experts say it will go up a couple of cents as early as this week. It's not just because of uncertainty in the Middle East. Supply will also be low because refineries in the United States are in the process of switching to a more expensive summer blend fuel. A Michael Casner. The search for Nancy Guthrie continues now more than a month after the mother of today show co-host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing. Wendy Swanson with more. Thousands of tips have been received and a $1 million reward is being offered in connection with the 84-year-olds disappearance. Authorities in Southern Arizona say Guthrie was abducted from her home but has so far failed to identify a potential suspect. She was reported missing on February 1 after missing church.

3:10In Arizona, I'm Wendy Swanson. A new Swiss study sides with most kids when it comes to school start times. Pretennis reports. The study gave students in grade seven to nine the choice of two start times. 95% of the students chose the later start and took an extra 45 minutes of sleep. What researchers found was the kids performed better on standardized tests in math and English. Psychologists say it's not a surprise as teenagers are biologically wired to a later sleep and wake pattern. 51% of the teachers also like the later start. I'm Bri Tennis. The late Reverend Jesse Jackson is being remembered in his home state of South Carolina services begin this morning and will include a processional to the South Carolina state house. The civil rights icon will lie in state from 11 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Eastern time. A memorial service will then be held in West Columbia. The vampire thriller sinners had a big night at the actor awards formerly the screen actor guild awards.

4:17The Ryan Kugler directed film one for Best Ensemble and a motion picture with Michael B. Jordan winning for Best Lead Actor. The title is unveiling some new hardware this week. The tech company will skip the standard one day event and announce new products over three days starting today, including the iPhone 17 E expected to start at $599. I'm Michael Casner.